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Best things to do in Cardiff: Hotels to stay in, restaurants to eat in, and what to do in the Welsh capital

Things to do

Cardiff marries the historical with the new well, and fans of both will find plenty to see. Cardiff Castle is the best known attraction, and for good reason, as additions made in the Victorian era make this a quirky masterpiece. Add a house tour on to your ticket price for £3.25.

St Fagans National History Museum, five miles west of central Cardiff, is also worth an afternoon. Historic buildings from all around Wales have been dismantled and re-erected at the site, and they provide a window in to the history of the country.

Spend a day in Cardiff Bay, and take a look at the Millennium Centre, the highlight of the area’s regeneration, before heading to Mermaid Quay for shops and restaurants.

If you are blessed with a sunny day, spend some time in one for Cardiff’s many green spaces. Bute Park is blessed with views of the castle and the River Taff, while Roath Park boasts a lake and a lighthouse.

Cardiff city guide: What to do, where to stay and which restaurants to try in the Welsh capital (Image: Getty Images)

The ten best things to do in Cardiff

Fri, June 1, 2018

10 of the best things to do in Cardiff from the National Museum to Cardiff Castle.

Cardiff city guide: The Bay has enjoyed huge regeneration to become one of the city's best areas (Image: Getty Images)

Hotels

Hotel Indigo celebrates Welsh heritage, with the boutique bedrooms themed around Wales, including music, industry and craft. It is well located in the centre of the city, and has a Marco Pierre White restaurant on the top floor. Doubles cost from £120 in low season, up to £180 in high season.

Principal St Davids Hotel is an impressive white and glass building in the Bay area with views across the water.

As you would expect from a 5 star hotel, it features a world-class spa and excellent service, although considering wi-fi and breakfast are not included, prices are steep. Doubles start at £220.

Those on a budget are well catered for too, with all of the usual chains well represented across the city.

Cardiff city guide: Take a stroll through the pretty Bute Park, right by the historic Castle (Image: Getty Images)

Cardiff city guide: As with most major cities, Cardiff is home to lots of shopping options (Image: Getty Images)

Places to eat

Purple Poppadom regularly makes top ten lists for the city and it is no surprise. The modern Indian offers something genuinely unique and the food is delicious.

Those wanting to try fine dining should make their way to Michelin Star Restaurant James Sommerin, four miles out of Cardiff in Penarth, for elegant and ingenious dishes.

For some classic Welsh fare, head to Fabulous Welshcakes in Mermaid Quay to sample the delicious Welsh treat and buy some to take home.